Message Writing


Message Writing - Concepts
Class - 8th Foundation NTSE Subjects
 
 
Concept Explanation
 

Message Writing

Message Writing: A message is a piece of information, news or request meant for someone. Messages can be verbal or written. Telephone is the quickest way of sending verbal messages, but sometimes, the person for whom the message is meant is not at hand and someone else has to receive it. The receiver may also have to leave the place after sometime. So he/she writes the message briefly but clearly and compactly for the person for whom it is meant.

Guidelines for Writing Messages

1. Mention the date and time of giving the message.

2. Mention recipient. Give brief salutation e.g., Papa, Mom (mother), Dear Uncle, Dear Aunt etc.

3. Write the name of the recipient/salutation at the top but just below the date and time.

4. Include only important points.

5. Always write the message in Reported Speech. Be clear and accurate.

6. Put your name/signature at the end of the message.

7. Stick to the prescribed word limit.

Avoid the following:

1. Address of the Receiver/Writer of the message.   

2. Extra information.

3. Crossing the word limit.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER :

  • You don't need to write Sender's or Receiver's address.
  • Give only a brief salutation, e.g. Dear Uncle.
  • Mention the Time and Date when the message is written. "
  • You may write the name of the person for whom the message is meant at the top as shown : Message for Mr/Ms
  • Place the entire content in a "box" and do not forget to write the question number.
  • Write only the important points. Do not add anything of your own.
  • Put your (i.e. the sender's) Name / Signature at the end of the message.
  • Use numerals and conventional marks of punctuation in indicating numbers related to time, date, address etc.
  • The tenses could be present, past or future time, depending on the ideas/themes of the message to be given.
  • Stick to the prescribed word limit (i.e. 50 words for the body of the message), otherwise you will stand to lose up to1 Mark as penalty.
  • In real life, such messages are written on small pieces of paper called memo-slips. In the examination, you will have to write a message in a box.

    Illustration: Read the following telephone conversation between Shivani and Deepali. As Shekhar is not at home and Deepali herself has to leave for a game of badminton, she writes a message for Shekhar. Write the message from Deepali to Shekhar in not more than 50 words and put it in a box.

    Shivani : Can I talk to Shekhar, please ?

    Deepali : He has gone for tuition. Can I take the message for him.

    Shivani : Just inform him that he should return my Chemistry book which he had borrowed last Saturday, as day after tomorrow, there is a class test.

    Deepali : O.K. ! I'll give the message. Anything else.

    Shivani : else. Do inform him. Thank you.

                                                        MESSAGE

    15th Jan. 20xx

    Shekhar

    Shivani called to say that you should return her Chemistry Book which you had borrowed last Saturday as there is a class test day after tomorrow.

    Deepali

     
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